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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 29.42 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 29.42 and 17.71 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 29.42 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/29.42 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 29.42 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.03/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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